Development and Updates for the Medeek Wall Plugin

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Version 3.8.0 - 12.30.2024
- Enabled open tread staircases.
- Added sub-menus for multiple stair runs for open treads.
- Added the following starter steps: square, full round and half round.
- Added a return parameter for square cut starter steps.
- Enabled flared handrails (over-the-post) for straight and curved flared staircases.

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Tutorial 58 - Open Treads and Starter Steps (7:35 min.)

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Version 3.8.1 - 01.02.2025
- Added additional sizes to the post module for steel square tubes.
- Updated the side spacer algorithm for stairs.
- Enabled wood grain texture for treads, risers, thrust blocks and stringers.
- Enabled a multi-board tread and spacing parameter for stairs.

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Tutorial 59 - Multi-Board Treads and Side Spacers (7:15 min.)

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First look at over-the-post handrails with posts:

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Version 3.8.2 - 01.05.2025
- Added balusters to the stair module for vertical and OTP handrails.
- Added newel posts to the stair module for vertical and OTP handrails.

Tutorial 60 - Balusters, Posts and Handrails (16:39)

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First look at handrail and post options for "deck" staircases:



I have some more work to do on the balusters or pickets but I should have this wrapped up by tomorrow and then back over to the Floor plugin.

The top run of stairs is set to the "Vertical" or post-to-post option, whereas the bottom run is set to "OTP". I've seen both variants when it comes to typical deck staircases. If there are others I can also add them in but I will start with these two for now.

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Version 3.8.3 - 01.10.2025
- Added a "deck" profile or option for handrails (with balusters) to the stair module.

Tutorial 61- Handrails for Decks (8:51 min.)

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Version 3.8.4 - 01.14.2025

- Added a minimum winder depth parameter for all stair winder types.
- Adjusted the deck handrail algorithm for narrow cap rails (2x4).

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Also an FYI.  I'm testing out Discord (Medeek Channel) for those who want to chat more interactively.  I can't guarantee I will be on all the time so this is a bit experimental:

https://discord.gg/hq5fxEEG

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Version 3.8.5 - 01.21.2025
- Updated the skirt boards to accommodate open treads.
- Added tread covers, carpet and stair runners for stairs, landings and winders.

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Tutorial 63 - Stair Runners and Tread Covers (10:06 min.)

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Version 3.8.6 - 01.25.2025
- Added tread covers, carpet and stair runners for T-shaped landings.
- Enabled the option for a single stringer (for modern style stairs).
- Added an option to disable the placeholder for landing/winder framing.
- Added a "GLASS" option for balusters within the built-in baluster materials.
- Added a "None" built-in option for the handrail profile parameter.

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Tutorial 64 - Modern Stairs (12:43 min.)

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Version 3.8.7 - 01.28.2025
- Enabed subtractive geometry for all stair assemblies.
- Added the following two parameters to the baluster sub-menus: Baluster Type (Square, Round, Glass, Cable), Baluster Height.
- Enabled intermediate posts for both glass and cable railing.
- Added the following cable railing options into the Stairs tab of the Global Settings: Cable Railing Spacing, Cable Railing Diameter.
- Added a bottom vertical offset parameter for bottom posts of a stair run.





Tutorial 65 - Cable and Glass Railing (13:26 min.)